Refresh and Revitalise

TAKE A DAY OUT TO JUICE YOURSELF CLEAN AND SEE HOW REVIVED YOU FEEL WHEN YOU WAKE THE NEXT DAY. SOPHIE HAMILTON SHARES THE JUICY GOSSIP

Toxic overload has become something of a buzz phrase over the past few years and perhaps with reason. Increasing chemical production, pollution and modern technology can all take their toll on how we feel and as a result our bodies can sometimes do with a helping hand with their natural cleansing processes.

Fatigue, food intolerances, mood swings, constipation, skin problems, recurrent colds and digestive disorders can all be early signs that your body is not working as efficiently as it could be.

Even if you are not experiencing any of these symptoms, most of us would benefit from following a gentle cleansing programme if only to dust away the cobwebs. Studying and answering yes or no to the questions opposite will help you to establish if your lifestyle really is as healthy as you think.

HOW HEALTHY IS YOUR LIFESTYLE?

Answer yes or no to the following questions:

1 DO YOU DRINK MORE THAN FIVE CUPS OF TEA OR COFFEE A DAY?
2 DO YOU LIVE IN A CITY?
3 DO YOU SMOKE?
4 DO YOU EAT PROCESSED READY MEALS?
5 DO YOU DRINK LESS THAN EIGHT GLASSES OF WATER A DAY?
6 DO YOU LEAD A STRESSFUL LIFE?
7 DO YOU RARELY EXERCISE?
8 IS YOUR SKIN IN BAD CONDITION?
9 DO YOU EVER FEEL SLUGGISH OR RUN DOWN?
10 DO YOU REGULARLY DRINK MORE THAN 14 UNITS OF ALCOHOL A WEEK?

WHAT’S YOUR SCORE?

If you answered yes to more than three questions why not give your body a break from everyday pollutants and treat yourself to your own Biotta Wellness Day.

Purifying your body even for just one day will revitalise and refresh you, leaving you feeling more alive and alert and healthier in body and mind. And the good news is unlike a traditional fast we are not talking total abstinence and starvation. Biotta fruit and vegetable juices are full of high quality nutrients to keep you feeling good from dawn to dusk.

PLAN YOUR WELLNESS DAY

All you need is a bottle of any of the delicious Biotta Organic Juices, a two-litre bottle of mineral water and you’re away. Choose from Mountain Nectar Cranberry Juice, Beetroot Juice, Carrot Juice, Vegetable Cocktail, Breuss Juice or new Bilberry and Exotic Juices. Prices start at £2.35 per 500ml bottle.

• Pick a time when you can take a day off from work or family commitments.

• Start the morning with a glass of lukewarm water or herbal tea followed by a glass of your chosen Biotta juice.

• Carry on drinking your juice throughout the day as you feel you need it. Sipping the juice slowly will help your body absorb the vital nutrients more effectively as well as making you feel fuller for longer.

• Alternating your glasses of juice with water will help to flush out any lurking toxins. Sparkling water is best as it helps digestion but if you prefer still, don’t worry – it’s still good!

• Avoid alcohol, caffeinated beverages, coffee and black tea. If you are a smoker try to lay off the cigarettes for the day.

• Spend the day resting and relaxing but take a little light exercise in the afternoon. A gentle walk or jog in the park is ideal. Then spoil yourself in the evening by curling up with a good book or your favourite movie.

• Have a long restful bath with oils of rose, jasmine or ylang ylang, then tuck yourself up early.

• You may feel the cold more as the day goes on so keep a warm sweater or fleece to hand in case you want to wrap up.

• If you start to feel dizzy or weak your blood sugar levels may need topping up. A teaspoon of honey or a Ricola lozenge should get things back in balance.

WATCH POINT If you are pregnant or breastfeeding consult your doctor before going on a Wellness Day.

JULIE’S STORY

Mother of two girls and managing director of two companies based in Twyford, Berkshire, Julie, 42, felt she was starting to run on empty. So she decided to treat herself to a Biotta Wellness Day.

‘I had considered a de-tox programme before but had never quite got round to it until a friend mentioned the Biotta Wellness Day. I love cranberry juice so I chose Biotta’s Mountain Nectar Cranberry. The juice is made from 30% organic cranberries so it is rich and satisfying and I knew it would keep me going.
‘I had my cup of herbal tea in the morning and decided to split my one litre of Mountain Nectar Cranberry into four ‘portions’ to give me something to focus on at breakfast, lunch, tea and supper. In between I drank the recommended two litres of mineral water.
‘As the day progressed I looked forward to my Biotta Cranberry Juice and felt remarkably calm, unusual for me as I am always feeling stressed! I did a gentle Pilates class but still worked for most of the day.
‘By the evening I felt a little chilly but pleasantly tired so for once I gave in and went to bed early – and I didn’t even crave my usual chocolate!
‘By the next morning I had a slight headache but once I was up and had eaten breakfast it soon went and I felt really good about myself. I rarely drink enough but I would be very happy now to switch some of my cups of tea to glasses of Biotta Mountain Nectar Cranberry. Not only is it the most delicious cranberry juice I have tasted but it certainly helps you feel good too!’